Project Overview & Aesthetic Design
A hexagonal desktop storage caddy made of clustered, upright cardboard tubes cut at varying heights, wrapped in textured linen or painted in a desert terracotta gradient.
Step-by-Step DIY Execution Guide
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Cut 7 toilet paper tubes into staggered heights: one at 4.5 inches, three at 3.5 inches, and three at 2.5 inches.
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Paint the exterior of each tube in warm terracotta, sand, and sage green acrylic paint.
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Glue the tubes together in a tight cluster with the tallest tube in the center and shorter tubes surrounding it.
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Cut a flat cardboard base matching the cluster’s footprint and glue it to the bottom.
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Wrap a 0.5-inch wide strip of faux leather or braided jute rope around the entire cluster waist, securing with a drop of glue.
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Use the compartments to sort pens, scissors, markers, and rolled USB charging cables.

Pro Crafter Tip
Line the bottom of each tube with small circles of felt or cork to cushion pen tips and prevent clattering on your desk.